Education could delay cognitive decline even in people with Alzheimer’s gene
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have published a study in Nature Communications that suggests educational attainment may play a significant role in delaying cognitive...
It may not be too late to get your HPV vaccine
Kentucky has the highest rate of cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) in the U.S.—a dire statistic considering these cancers can be largely...
This oral drug may reduce dementia risk in people with heart rhythm disease
A study published in JACC: Asia suggests that the use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) is associated with...
Widely used blood pressure drug may cause health problems
Managing high blood pressure is crucial for living a long and healthy life.
Millions of people take medicine for it every day. But not all...
Why pregnancy timing could affect breast cancer risk
The Mystery of Pregnancy and Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. While we know some things that can...
Scientists make a revolutionary breakthrough in treating high blood pressure
If you or someone you know has struggled with high blood pressure, there's good news. Researchers have made a big discovery that could be...
Scientists find new biomarker for vascular dementia
A team of researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) has identified a new biomarker for vascular dementia,...
Research shows new cause of heart rhythm disease
Heart problems are a leading cause of death worldwide. But, what if scientists could pinpoint what exactly goes wrong in our hearts, especially when...
Both high-protein and normal-protein diets can help control type 2 diabetes
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have discovered that for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the amount of weight loss is...
Scientists show an important cause of chronic kidney disease
Kidneys are the unsung heroes of our body, working tirelessly to clean our blood and keep us healthy.
But sometimes these crucial organs face challenges,...